HABANEROS MEXICAN GRILL
Pine Island Road
Florida, 33903
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from dishwasher.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to hot table in prep kitchen.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain reliever on shelf above prep table on cook's line. Operator removed medication. Corrected On-Site
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid in kitchen area. Operator removed spray can from kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in standup reach in cooler in prep kitchen. Operator moved chicken below raw beef. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed seven employees 3 in kitchen, 4 on floor running food and expediting food. Certified Food Manager/Operator arrived during inspection.
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed propane tank connected to burner in prep kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop in bulk ajonoli. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in walk in cooler thawing in commercial packaging. Operator cut open bags during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops stored over ready to eat refried beans in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw scallops to lower shelf below ready to eat items. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty pitcher in hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear liquid unlabeled outside bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature 45F in reach-in cooler under cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Observed reach-in cooler under cook line ambient temperature 46F.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); chorizo (46F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The operator placed ice on all raw products. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Observed raw chicken 46F, raw steak 47F, raw shrimp 48F and raw chorizo 48F in reach-in cooler undercook line. The manager is placing ice on raw products. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature 45F in reach-in cooler under cook line. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed containers. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed cook drying hands with towel after washing hands. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw talipa and raw salmon over ready to eat shredded chicken in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw talipa and raw salmon to another shelf in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); chorizo (46F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The operator placed ice on all raw products. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in walk-in cooler not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Discussed proper thawing processes with operator. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic beverage cups wet nesting next to soda station in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid on shelf next to mop sink.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken at 2 hours (46F - Cold Holding); Raw steak at 2 hours (48F - Cold Holding) on cook's line in low boy drawers beneath the grille. Operator had employee put ice on items during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).